| Issue ID | 902907 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10444791 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLK350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/06/11 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Warning message displayed, "srs restraint system malfunction visit workshop" upon investigating this error message on the internet mercedes benz forum, i have determined the following: 1. This is a very common problem, affecting several mb models, including the e-class, c-class, slk, clk, and possibly others. 2. When this message appears, the driver air bag is most likely disabled. 3. Mb service bulletin pb-91. 60/93d acknowledges this problem as a design or assembly error, and recommends replacement of a wiring component in the steering column. 4. Mb service personnel are often unable to make the proper diagnosis and fix. 5. Many mb vehicles are being driven daily with this problem, due to the cost ($700. 00) and inconvenience of taking the vehicle to the dealer for problem correction. Due to the potential for personnel safety due to failure of the driver airbag in a frontal collision, and due to the apparent frequency of occurrence of this failure, corrective action should be initiated by mb in the form of a mandatory correction. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CAROLINA BEACH, NC |
| VIN pattern | WDBTK56G16TXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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